why my 1967 VW beetle loses power going up hill?

Question 1
why my 1967 VW beetle loses power going up hill?...  When I start up my bug she takes awhile to warm up and going up hill she shakes and loses power dropping in miles but will pick up speed down hill and on a Straight away she will maintain only 50 to 55 sometime 60 but any incline will cause her to slow down.

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1)   the engine may be a little tired,but face it you dont have a hp monster in that thing.very common for an old beetle.you should have tried one of the older ones.you carried passengers to help push up the hill. - idontgivafork

2)   I drove a 1968 VW Bug for 20 years, from the time she was new until she was continually breaking down on me. She NEVER had any horse power to speak of even when new but I lived in an area with no hills so it didn't matter much. You possibly could have a leak in the engine (do you find oil spots on the ground below the car?) or the air intake could be plugged up. Something is compromising your engine combustion, so take the car to get it looked at by a mechanic that is familiar with old cars. I was so tired of this car by the time I got a new one I wasn't terribly sad to see her go. Have you thought of a more current model of car, say a mid 1990s up to the present, as a replacement? I have a 2006 Honda that is a dream. I would never go back to Volkswagen. - .::rainbow armadillo::.

3)   sounds like your engine needs to be rebuilt. - KAM

4)   becuz if orig eng itz @ best 1.6 L

w/ no more than 35 hp , dont rebuild

it, but get a dual port & build it up tu 1.8 L

w/ dual carbs,yule blast up any inkline, hill or

mountain...btw 60's ramblers had same prob - v

5)   Hi:
Low power output going up hills is normal for a VW Beetle . However, it should go more than 60 mph on the level
Your problem seems to go outside the normal and could be due to one of the following or a combination of the following problems. There are basically three areas tko check. a) electrical as it relates to the ignition system. b) Mechanical adjustments which can cause low compression c) fuel; system problems. It Is best to test the compression before spending money on other parts.

1. Engine tune-up or lack of tuneup is often the cause of low performance. The breaker points may need resetting or replacing if the contacts are worn of burnt. I have found that the breaker point point gap closes over time and should be checked every 5000 miles. In addition spark plugs may require servicing or be replaced.

2. Secondly, the Beetle engine is very sensitive to valve adjustment and if ignored the valves can lose the necessary clearance at the valve and rocker arm. This problem causes the engine to lose compression which causes power loss.

3. Fuel system. Check your fuel filter and your fuel pump pressure and flow.

It is my advice that you get a qualified mechanic who works on VW beetles to adjust the valves. Incorrect adjustment can cause damage to the valves. I hope this helps. - perrin556

6)   Timing that is retarded too far can cause slowdowns on uphill sections. Check the ignition timing, as well as the condition of the points and condenser (maybe switch to electronic ignition while you're at it). - Chris

7)   This is a common problem. There are many good tips here. I have had this prob a few times with my bugs and the first thing to check is timing! Occ is adjustments of the carb, butunless you have a lot of experience, have someone else mess with it. Timing is easy if you have a timing light. - MrNeutral


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Question 2
It hard to do a tune up in a vw bug ?...  

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1)   my grandmother could do a tuneup on a VW bug - real cool dude

2)   Front or rear engine? Neither one is hard, they're just different. - Bill M

3)   No, but you need to figure out the firing order, and make sure not to cross-thread the spark plugs when you put them back in. - Noneofyourbusiness

4)   A tune up on a bug is as basic as a tune up can get. Points, plugs, and timing.
In addition to the basics just mentioned. There is a very critical maintenance procedure that must be followed in order to ensure the longevity of the motor. The valves need to be adjusted, or at least checked for the proper clearances. I recommend they be adjusted with every tune up. Other additional adjustments might have to be made to the carburetor. This is also a good time to just give the motor an overall look. Look for nuts and bolts that might have loosened, or rubber seals might have gotten weathered to the point of decay. The seals are very important, in that they keep the cool air where it ought to be, and keeps the hot air away from areas that will suffer most from being overheated. Remember your VW motor is air cooled. It relies completely on how the air is vented in and out of the engine. A good aftermarket manual should have enough information without getting too technical. - dewhatulike

5)   Aircooled: Very easy. Basic skills required. Actually, just common sense is required. Everything's right there. Basic tools (ratchet/metric socket set, 4-in-1 screwdriver). Will take you less than an hour and will cost under $40.

New: Actually quite complicated. Unless you really know cars, you'll need to refer to a manual to do it. Will probably cost about $100. - Aircooled Chick


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Question 3
I need a fun nickname for my Volkswagen help!?...  Well... My first car deserves a cool name right? Soo could u help me? I think it needs to be something in German.. For some reason haha jk so plz help
Me?
More details:
It is a Volkswagen gol, it's a kinda girly blue.. Mmm well I think that's all u need to know. :)
Best witty fun cool cute nickname that has something to do with the car and german words wins! But if it's not in German and still awesome it can win those 10 points too! Also u will live with my gratitude and knowing tht u named someones car somewhere in the world! :) ain't that grand?

No stupid stuff or racist jokes about Nazis and stuff !! Jk I know u guys aren't like tht :)

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1)   blaue Schönheit - Oli

2)   How bout Shizer...it's not real German but it's funny...at least to me. - Hank Scorpio

3)   little bastard...o whats that you want a little german in it ok......little vastard - ....

4)   Der Blaue Blitzwagen ( The Blue Blitz) - Tactless Tech

5)   The Volkswagen plant in Germany is located in the city of Wolfsburg. The logo in the horn button on older bugs is a wolf and a castle. Perhaps "Frau Blau Volven"?
Meaning "Lady Blue Wolf." - dewhatulike


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Question 4
Where can I find blacked out tail lights for a 1984 vw scirocco?...  
I just checked ebay and I can't find any.

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1)   yo may be able to find it on ebay.com. people say ebay is scam but its really not. i buy lots of things from ebay its safe and reliable. they would most likely have it. - Roberto

2)   roberto is right but when shopping on ebay look for sellers who have the highest positive feedback. also check out jcwhitney.com thy are a reliable auto parts web site. - Daniel

3)   TheSamba.com, Ebay, Amazon, good luck! - Noneofyourbusiness


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Question 5
Bought a yellow beatle, qustions.?...  So basically over the weekend I purchased a yellow volkswagn beatle and where I brought it home I had some major issues with it. First of all I parked it in my garage and about 20 minutes later I heard a bunch of metal rubbing together and walked out side. What I found was about an 8 foot yellow robot in there. I'm just curious as to what I should do, he keeps talking about saving cybertron and some dude named optimus pride or prime or some thing. Any help?

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1)   Sunday morning...too much coffee...??? - Mr. KnowItAll

2)   Just tell him that you love him and you'll give him some premium gasoline and platinum sparkplugs if he behaves. - Chris

3)   Ha..ha... no. - Waitforme17:)**


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